Is NYX cruelty-free?

Yes, NYX is proud to be a cruelty free drugstore makeup brand. NYX has been certified cruelty free by PETA since 2010, and has since committed to become one of the best vegan and cruelty free makeup brands available for Canadian makeup lovers. If you’re searching for cruelty free drugstore makeup, look out for the harmless bunny and cruelty free logo on our makeup packaging!

What does cruelty-free makeup mean?

According to PETA, cruelty free cosmetics is when the brand, or the brand’s suppliers, do not perform, or pay for any tests on animals for the ingredients, formulations, or the finished cruelty free makeup. Also, cruelty free cosmetics brands do not sell to countries that require animal testing. NYX is an example of a a cruelty free makeup brand that does not test on animals, or sell to countries that tests on animals.

What is vegan makeup?

Vegan makeup does not contain any animal ingredients, or ingredients derived from animals. Some tips in your vegan makeup search: When looking for vegan lipstick, make sure that it does not have carmine, which is a red pigment derived from crushed beetles. Also, avoid cosmetics with beeswax, which is a common ingredient in non vegan cosmetics. NYX is one of the best vegan makeup brands to get a full face of vegan makeup, since many of their best-sellers are proudly vegan. If you’re searching for a cruelty free and vegan eyebrow pencil, the fan-favourite Micro Brow eyebrow pencil uses synthetic wax, so no bees were harmed in the making of this makeup! From vegan eyeliner to vegan setting powder, NYX is proud to create the high-quality vegan makeup Canada needs.

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